Chicago State University (out-of-state)

Generally, Chicago State University is a highly selective school. The institution receives approximately 9,460 applications every year from prospective students. With regards to the overall acceptance rate, it tends to be around 41 percent which equates to about 3,830 students being accepted to the institution. But when the year begins, about 220 students will have chosen Chicago State University as their future school. Based on the application data, 37% of the applicants were men while 60% were women, however, after being accepted, only 66 percent of the women decided to study at Chicago State University as compared to 33 percent of men who decided to enroll. First-year students are asked to submit their ACT or SAT scores to Chicago State University when applying. Often, an ACT score between 14 - 18 or an SAT score between 790 - 980 is the range in which applicants have greater chances to be accepted. This institution also accepts Advanced Placement (AP) credits and Credit for life experiences. Chicago State University’s undergraduate application fee is $0.

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Student ACT Scores

25th %
75th %

ACT Composite
ACT Math
ACT English


Student SAT Scores

25th %
75th %

SAT Combined (Math + Reading/Writing)
SAT Math
SAT Reading/Writing


First-Year Admission Statistics

Application, Acceptance, Enrollment Statistics from the 2023 Admissions Cycle. Test scores last reported in 2020
Applications
9,458
Male 3,585
Female 5,714

 

Acceptance
3,832
Male 1,100
Female 2,673

 

Enrollment Total
223
Male 74
Female 148


Acceptance Rate
40.5%
Male
30.7%
Female
46.8%

 

Yield
5.8%
Male
6.7%
Female
5.5%


Application Fees and Other Information

Application Fees

Undergraduate

$0


Graduate

$30



Credit from AP or Pre-college classes

  • Advanced Placement (AP) credits
  • Credit for life experiences


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